Chapman University Digital Commons

Title

Arcade McCormick-Deering Thresher

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

1930

Coverage

1890-2011

Date Range

circa 1930

Description

This thresher was manufactured by Arcade Manufacturing Company, Inc. in the 1930's. It is modeled after the McCormick-Deeing Thresher. It is made of cast iron and features nickel plated pulleys. In earlier models, the pulleys were part of the mold. The thresher has rotating wheels and a turning front axle. The hatch is movable and there is a hitch that can be connected to a tractor.

Format

Digital Photograph

Source

Ralph L. Tomlinson Toy Collection, "Learning Through Play" Exhibit in Leatherby Library